Business Leasing Grows As Bank Lending Dips Again in 2014
Lending to businesses is down again according to the latest Bank of England report which indicates that lending to companies of all sizes fallen in the 3 months to February 2014, despite continuing pressure on banks to boost growth by investing more. Net lending to UK firms fell by £500million over the quarter despite a […]
Why Leasing Can Give Warehousing And Distribution Companies The Competitive Edge
The warehouse and distribution sector is a highly competitive market, so it is vital to optimise efficiency and keep costs low in order to deliver the best possible service to customers. As any business grows, its requirements change and keeping up with the latest equipment or software can be an expensive challenge. As a result, […]
Can Refurbishing Your Office Environment Increase Productivity?
Does your office environment affect productivity? The simple answer is yes. Creating a vibrant and positive office space can improve staff morale and efficiency as well as help you make the right impression on clients. What is more, it doesn’t have to mean a large capital outlay as businesses can finance an entire office fit out […]
How Start-up Businesses Can Lease As They Grow
Paying upfront for equipment or an asset can be a significant drain on the working capital for most businesses. In 2014, raising finance for business equipment and assets continues to be a challenging issue for companies, particularly new businesses just starting out. With highly competitive interest rates and agreements, there is no doubt that leasing […]
Everything You Need To Know About The History Of Equipment Leasing
Equipment Leasing is not a recent invention. Indeed, historians and economists believe that the first equipment leasing transactions took place in ancient Sumer from c. 2000 BC onwards. The Sumerians were the first to use a place value numeral system and create multiplication tables. Sumerian writing is also the oldest known example of writing. They used […]